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To a lot of American nerds, the name ‘Valerian’ might not mean all the much. But overseas, the French comic book ‘Valerian’ is some of the most important and influential scifi ever made. Everything from ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Independence Day’ owes a debt to ‘Valerian,’ and that’s just scratching the surface of the rich history of French science fiction.
The history of French scifi begins with Jules Verne, the author of classics like ‘20,000 LeaguesUnder the Sea’ and ‘From the Earth to the Moon.’ From there, French science fiction spilled out into the cinema, with New Wave filmmakers producing classics like Alphaville. But maybe the purest essence of French scifi comes from their comic books, especially Metal Hurlant.
Moebius is just one of the legendary artists and writers who contributed to the groundbreaking comic anthology. Whether you call it Metal Hurlant or Heavy Metal, the American title, the stories inside were beautiful and brutal, and they paved the way for a lot of what we see today. Moebius made a huge impact on the scifi genre, working on everything from ‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ to ‘Space Jam,’ but ‘Metal Hurlant’ might be his greatest legacy.
Moebius isn’t the only French scifi creator Americans are familiar with. We end our tour with Luc Besson, director of ‘The Professional,’ ‘Nikita,’ ‘The Fifth Element,’ and funnily enough, ‘Valerian.’ It’s the project he’s dreamed of making since he was a kid reading the ‘Valerian’ comics and Metal Hurlant. France has a long tradition of science fiction, and it’s contributed a ton to the genre, so if you’re looking to expand your horizons with a little international flair, ‘Valerian’ might not be a bad bet.
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Antonin Baudry and Nadja share their insights on graphic novels with Florence Noiville of Le Monde.
A writer once quipped that the only difference between a graphic novel and a comic book is "the binding." Others argue there's a lot more to it than that. For now, we'll settle with the term graphic novel and ask the opinion of their creators and publishers as to the exact distinction. Antonin Baudy, working under the pseudonym AbelLanzac, chose the graphic novel form to write about his experience working at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Quai d'Orsay. Born in Alexandria, Nadja is the author of several graphic novels: The Man of My Dreams and Les Filles de Montparnasse. Join Antonin Baudry, Nadja, and Florence Noiville of Le Monde for a fascinating look at one of the fastest growing genres in book publishing today and a discussion about why the form can stretch itself in so many different directions.

LanguageComics helps you accelerate French learning with an ever growing library of fun short stories with translations. This video is a teaser for season 9 episode 10. Find the full story in comic format here: https://www.languagecomics.com/series_type/season-9/
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French game developer Red Corner on their new VR game based on comics artist Marc-Antoine Mathieu’s S.E.N.S., a popular graphic novel set in a shape-shifting monochromatic landscape where the only rule is to follow the arrows. Read the Story in Tech Times: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/150330/20160415/french-graphic-novel-s-e-n-s-gets-vr-treatment.htm
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Graphic novel

A graphic novel is a book made up of comics content. Although the word "novel" normally refers to long fictional works, the term "graphic novel" is applied broadly and includes fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work. It is distinguished from the term "comic book", which is used for comics periodicals.

Definition

The term is not strictly defined, though Merriam-Webster's broad dictionary definition is "a fictional story that is presented in comic-strip format and presented as a book." In the publishing trade, the term is sometimes extended to material that would not be considered a novel if produced in another medium. Collections of comic books that do not form a continuous story, anthologies or collections of loosely related pieces, and even non-fiction are stocked by libraries and bookstores as "graphic novels" (similar to the manner in which dramatic stories are included in "comic" books). The term is also sometimes used to distinguish between works created as standalone stories, in contrast to collections or compilations of a story arc from a comic book series published in book form.

Bibliography

French (surname)

French is an anglicised version of Defreine which has a Norman Irish origin.

The DeFreines, the ffrenches, and the Frenches, who were of noble blood, came to Ireland with Strongbow during the Norman invasion of Ireland from 1169 to 1172AD. There were and still are two or three families of Irish peers who carry the names DeFréine, ffrench, and French. As Anglo-Normans the French family became one of the 14 Tribes of Galway, helping to found the town in 1425AD, fortifying it to keep the locals out.

French is or was the family name of the following individuals (alphabetized by first name):

The four were collectively known as "Les Humanoïdes Associés" (United Humanoids), which became the name of the publishing house releasing Métal hurlant. It was published in the United States by National Lampoon under the title Heavy Metal.
ISSN is 0245-590X, and 0336-4747 (Métal Hurlant Aventure).

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To celebrate the release of 'Valerian,' Mike Calabro is going to tell you about the comic it's based on and how it fits into the influential history of French science fiction.
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To a lot of American nerds, the name ‘Valerian’ might not mean all the much. But overseas, the French comic book ‘Valerian’ is some of the most important and influential scifi ever made. Everything from ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Independence Day’ owes a debt to ‘Valerian,’ and that’s just scratching the surface of the rich history of French science fiction.
The history of French scifi begins with Jules Verne, the author of classics like ‘20,000 LeaguesUnder the Sea’ and ‘From the Earth to the Moon.’ From there, French science fiction spilled out into the cinema, with New Wave filmmakers producing classics like Alphaville. But maybe the purest essence of French scifi comes from their comic books, especially Metal Hurlant.
Moebius is just one of the legendary artists and writers who contributed to the groundbreaking comic anthology. Whether you call it Metal Hurlant or Heavy Metal, the American title, the stories inside were beautiful and brutal, and they paved the way for a lot of what we see today. Moebius made a huge impact on the scifi genre, working on everything from ‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ to ‘Space Jam,’ but ‘Metal Hurlant’ might be his greatest legacy.
Moebius isn’t the only French scifi creator Americans are familiar with. We end our tour with Luc Besson, director of ‘The Professional,’ ‘Nikita,’ ‘The Fifth Element,’ and funnily enough, ‘Valerian.’ It’s the project he’s dreamed of making since he was a kid reading the ‘Valerian’ comics and Metal Hurlant. France has a long tradition of science fiction, and it’s contributed a ton to the genre, so if you’re looking to expand your horizons with a little international flair, ‘Valerian’ might not be a bad bet.
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The Graphic Novel -- World Writers' Festival (in French)

Antonin Baudry and Nadja share their insights on graphic novels with Florence Noiville of Le Monde.
A writer once quipped that the only difference between a graphic novel and a comic book is "the binding." Others argue there's a lot more to it than that. For now, we'll settle with the term graphic novel and ask the opinion of their creators and publishers as to the exact distinction. Antonin Baudy, working under the pseudonym AbelLanzac, chose the graphic novel form to write about his experience working at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Quai d'Orsay. Born in Alexandria, Nadja is the author of several graphic novels: The Man of My Dreams and Les Filles de Montparnasse. Join Antonin Baudry, Nadja, and Florence Noiville of Le Monde for a fascinating look at one of the fastest growing genres in book publishing today and a discussion about why the form can stretch itself in so many different directions.

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French Graphic Novel S.E.N.S. Gets VR Treatment

French game developer Red Corner on their new VR game based on comics artist Marc-Antoine Mathieu’s S.E.N.S., a popular graphic novel set in a shape-shifting monochromatic landscape where the only rule is to follow the arrows. Read the Story in Tech Times: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/150330/20160415/french-graphic-novel-s-e-n-s-gets-vr-treatment.htm
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VICE Guide to Comics: The Top 10 Comics of All Time

VICE Guide to Comics: The Top 10 Comics of All Time

VICE Guide to Comics: The Top 10 Comics of All Time

Walking into a comic book store can be intimidating. There are thousands of different comic books, and usually a man behind the counter you don't want to bother out of fear of a snarky response. Thankfully, our art editor and resident comic book expert Nick Gazin is here to share with us the Top 10 Comic Books of all time to get you beginners started. And like Nick says, this list is objective so there's no point in arguing about this in the comments section...
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The women who are redrawing our world

The women who are redrawing our world

The women who are redrawing our world

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The French Comics Theory Reader Studies in European Comics and Graphic Novels

The French Comics Theory Reader Studies in European Comics and Graphic Novels

The French Comics Theory Reader Studies in European Comics and Graphic Novels

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The Graphic Novel -- World Writers' Festival (in French)

Antonin Baudry and Nadja share their insights on graphic novels with Florence Noiville of Le Monde.
A writer once quipped that the only difference between a graphic novel and a comic book is "the binding." Others argue there's a lot more to it than that. For now, we'll settle with the term graphic novel and ask the opinion of their creators and publishers as to the exact distinction. Antonin Baudy, working under the pseudonym AbelLanzac, chose the graphic novel form to write about his experience working at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Quai d'Orsay. Born in Alexandria, Nadja is the author of several graphic novels: The Man of My Dreams and Les Filles de Montparnasse. Join Antonin Baudry, Nadja, and Florence Noiville of Le Monde for a fascinating look at one of the fastest gr...

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French Graphic Novel S.E.N.S. Gets VR Treatment

French game developer Red Corner on their new VR game based on comics artist Marc-Antoine Mathieu’s S.E.N.S., a popular graphic novel set in a shape-shifting monochromatic landscape where the only rule is to follow the arrows. Read the Story in Tech Times: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/150330/20160415/french-graphic-novel-s-e-n-s-gets-vr-treatment.htm
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VICE Guide to Comics: The Top 10 Comics of All Time

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The French Comics Theory Reader Studies in European Comics and Graphic Novels

Valerian and the History of French Science Fiction | NowThis Nerd

To celebrate the release of 'Valerian,' Mike Calabro is going to tell you about the comic it's based on and how it fits into the influential history of French s...

To celebrate the release of 'Valerian,' Mike Calabro is going to tell you about the comic it's based on and how it fits into the influential history of French science fiction.
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To a lot of American nerds, the name ‘Valerian’ might not mean all the much. But overseas, the French comic book ‘Valerian’ is some of the most important and influential scifi ever made. Everything from ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Independence Day’ owes a debt to ‘Valerian,’ and that’s just scratching the surface of the rich history of French science fiction.
The history of French scifi begins with Jules Verne, the author of classics like ‘20,000 LeaguesUnder the Sea’ and ‘From the Earth to the Moon.’ From there, French science fiction spilled out into the cinema, with New Wave filmmakers producing classics like Alphaville. But maybe the purest essence of French scifi comes from their comic books, especially Metal Hurlant.
Moebius is just one of the legendary artists and writers who contributed to the groundbreaking comic anthology. Whether you call it Metal Hurlant or Heavy Metal, the American title, the stories inside were beautiful and brutal, and they paved the way for a lot of what we see today. Moebius made a huge impact on the scifi genre, working on everything from ‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ to ‘Space Jam,’ but ‘Metal Hurlant’ might be his greatest legacy.
Moebius isn’t the only French scifi creator Americans are familiar with. We end our tour with Luc Besson, director of ‘The Professional,’ ‘Nikita,’ ‘The Fifth Element,’ and funnily enough, ‘Valerian.’ It’s the project he’s dreamed of making since he was a kid reading the ‘Valerian’ comics and Metal Hurlant. France has a long tradition of science fiction, and it’s contributed a ton to the genre, so if you’re looking to expand your horizons with a little international flair, ‘Valerian’ might not be a bad bet.
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To celebrate the release of 'Valerian,' Mike Calabro is going to tell you about the comic it's based on and how it fits into the influential history of French science fiction.
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To a lot of American nerds, the name ‘Valerian’ might not mean all the much. But overseas, the French comic book ‘Valerian’ is some of the most important and influential scifi ever made. Everything from ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Independence Day’ owes a debt to ‘Valerian,’ and that’s just scratching the surface of the rich history of French science fiction.
The history of French scifi begins with Jules Verne, the author of classics like ‘20,000 LeaguesUnder the Sea’ and ‘From the Earth to the Moon.’ From there, French science fiction spilled out into the cinema, with New Wave filmmakers producing classics like Alphaville. But maybe the purest essence of French scifi comes from their comic books, especially Metal Hurlant.
Moebius is just one of the legendary artists and writers who contributed to the groundbreaking comic anthology. Whether you call it Metal Hurlant or Heavy Metal, the American title, the stories inside were beautiful and brutal, and they paved the way for a lot of what we see today. Moebius made a huge impact on the scifi genre, working on everything from ‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ to ‘Space Jam,’ but ‘Metal Hurlant’ might be his greatest legacy.
Moebius isn’t the only French scifi creator Americans are familiar with. We end our tour with Luc Besson, director of ‘The Professional,’ ‘Nikita,’ ‘The Fifth Element,’ and funnily enough, ‘Valerian.’ It’s the project he’s dreamed of making since he was a kid reading the ‘Valerian’ comics and Metal Hurlant. France has a long tradition of science fiction, and it’s contributed a ton to the genre, so if you’re looking to expand your horizons with a little international flair, ‘Valerian’ might not be a bad bet.
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Antonin Baudry and Nadja share their insights on graphic novels with Florence Noiville of Le Monde.
A writer once quipped that the only difference between a graphic novel and a comic book is "the binding." Others argue there's a lot more to it than that. For now, we'll settle with the term graphic novel and ask the opinion of their creators and publishers as to the exact distinction. Antonin Baudy, working under the pseudonym AbelLanzac, chose the graphic novel form to write about his experience working at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Quai d'Orsay. Born in Alexandria, Nadja is the author of several graphic novels: The Man of My Dreams and Les Filles de Montparnasse. Join Antonin Baudry, Nadja, and Florence Noiville of Le Monde for a fascinating look at one of the fastest growing genres in book publishing today and a discussion about why the form can stretch itself in so many different directions.

Antonin Baudry and Nadja share their insights on graphic novels with Florence Noiville of Le Monde.
A writer once quipped that the only difference between a graphic novel and a comic book is "the binding." Others argue there's a lot more to it than that. For now, we'll settle with the term graphic novel and ask the opinion of their creators and publishers as to the exact distinction. Antonin Baudy, working under the pseudonym AbelLanzac, chose the graphic novel form to write about his experience working at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Quai d'Orsay. Born in Alexandria, Nadja is the author of several graphic novels: The Man of My Dreams and Les Filles de Montparnasse. Join Antonin Baudry, Nadja, and Florence Noiville of Le Monde for a fascinating look at one of the fastest growing genres in book publishing today and a discussion about why the form can stretch itself in so many different directions.

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French game developer Red Corner on their new VR game based on comics artist Marc-Antoine Mathieu’s S.E.N.S., a popular graphic novel set in a shape-shifting monochromatic landscape where the only rule is to follow the arrows. Read the Story in Tech Times: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/150330/20160415/french-graphic-novel-s-e-n-s-gets-vr-treatment.htm
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VICE Guide to Comics: The Top 10 Comics of All Time

Walking into a comic book store can be intimidating. There are thousands of different comic books, and usually a man behind the counter you don't want to bother...

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In this edition, as a prestigious French award for graphic novelists and cartoonists finds itself in the spotlight over the inclusion of women, we look at those redrawing our world. We also meet English graphic novelist, HannahBerry, who tells us why comics matter. Plus the Pompidou Centre in Paris celebrates the work of famed French comic artist, Claire Bretecher.
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In this edition, as a prestigious French award for graphic novelists and cartoonists finds itself in the spotlight over the inclusion of women, we look at those redrawing our world. We also meet English graphic novelist, HannahBerry, who tells us why comics matter. Plus the Pompidou Centre in Paris celebrates the work of famed French comic artist, Claire Bretecher.
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Valerian and the History of French Science Fiction | NowThis Nerd

To celebrate the release of 'Valerian,' Mike Calabro is going to tell you about the comic it's based on and how it fits into the influential history of French science fiction.
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To a lot of American nerds, the name ‘Valerian’ might not mean all the much. But overseas, the French comic book ‘Valerian’ is some of the most important and influential scifi ever made. Everything from ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Independence Day’ owes a debt to ‘Valerian,’ and that’s just scratching the surface of the rich history of French science fiction.
The history of French scifi begins with Jules Verne, the author of classics like ‘20,000 LeaguesUnder the Sea’ and ‘From the Earth to the Moon.’ From there, French science fiction spilled out into the cinema, with New Wave filmmakers producing classics like Alphaville. But maybe the purest essence of French scifi comes from their comic books, especially Metal Hurlant.
Moebius is just one of the legendary artists and writers who contributed to the groundbreaking comic anthology. Whether you call it Metal Hurlant or Heavy Metal, the American title, the stories inside were beautiful and brutal, and they paved the way for a lot of what we see today. Moebius made a huge impact on the scifi genre, working on everything from ‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ to ‘Space Jam,’ but ‘Metal Hurlant’ might be his greatest legacy.
Moebius isn’t the only French scifi creator Americans are familiar with. We end our tour with Luc Besson, director of ‘The Professional,’ ‘Nikita,’ ‘The Fifth Element,’ and funnily enough, ‘Valerian.’ It’s the project he’s dreamed of making since he was a kid reading the ‘Valerian’ comics and Metal Hurlant. France has a long tradition of science fiction, and it’s contributed a ton to the genre, so if you’re looking to expand your horizons with a little international flair, ‘Valerian’ might not be a bad bet.
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NowThis Nerd is your one stop shop for everything from movies and TV to games and comics. We’re committed to fueling the conversation about the nerd world and nerd culture. Join us every week as we geek out and explore topics such as sci-fi, aliens, monsters, superheroes and villains, comics, Marvel, DC, and so much more.

The Graphic Novel -- World Writers' Festival (in French)

Antonin Baudry and Nadja share their insights on graphic novels with Florence Noiville of Le Monde.
A writer once quipped that the only difference between a graphic novel and a comic book is "the binding." Others argue there's a lot more to it than that. For now, we'll settle with the term graphic novel and ask the opinion of their creators and publishers as to the exact distinction. Antonin Baudy, working under the pseudonym AbelLanzac, chose the graphic novel form to write about his experience working at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Quai d'Orsay. Born in Alexandria, Nadja is the author of several graphic novels: The Man of My Dreams and Les Filles de Montparnasse. Join Antonin Baudry, Nadja, and Florence Noiville of Le Monde for a fascinating look at one of the fastest growing genres in book publishing today and a discussion about why the form can stretch itself in so many different directions.

French comic ~ S9e10 - La chute

LanguageComics helps you accelerate French learning with an ever growing library of fun short stories with translations. This video is a teaser for season 9 episode 10. Find the full story in comic format here: https://www.languagecomics.com/series_type/season-9/
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French Graphic Novel S.E.N.S. Gets VR Treatment

French game developer Red Corner on their new VR game based on comics artist Marc-Antoine Mathieu’s S.E.N.S., a popular graphic novel set in a shape-shifting monochromatic landscape where the only rule is to follow the arrows. Read the Story in Tech Times: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/150330/20160415/french-graphic-novel-s-e-n-s-gets-vr-treatment.htm
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VICE Guide to Comics: The Top 10 Comics of All Time

Walking into a comic book store can be intimidating. There are thousands of different comic books, and usually a man behind the counter you don't want to bother out of fear of a snarky response. Thankfully, our art editor and resident comic book expert Nick Gazin is here to share with us the Top 10 Comic Books of all time to get you beginners started. And like Nick says, this list is objective so there's no point in arguing about this in the comments section...
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The women who are redrawing our world

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In this edition, as a prestigious French award for graphic novelists and cartoonists finds itself in the spotlight over the inclusion of women, we look at those redrawing our world. We also meet English graphic novelist, HannahBerry, who tells us why comics matter. Plus the Pompidou Centre in Paris celebrates the work of famed French comic artist, Claire Bretecher.
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The French Comics Theory Reader Studies in European Comics and Graphic Novels

Graphic novel

A graphic novel is a book made up of comics content. Although the word "novel" normally refers to long fictional works, the term "graphic novel" is applied broadly and includes fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work. It is distinguished from the term "comic book", which is used for comics periodicals.

Definition

The term is not strictly defined, though Merriam-Webster's broad dictionary definition is "a fictional story that is presented in comic-strip format and presented as a book." In the publishing trade, the term is sometimes extended to material that would not be considered a novel if produced in another medium. Collections of comic books that do not form a continuous story, anthologies or collections of loosely related pieces, and even non-fiction are stocked by libraries and bookstores as "graphic novels" (similar to the manner in which dramatic stories are included in "comic" books). The term is also sometimes used to distinguish between works created as standalone stories, in contrast to collections or compilations of a story arc from a comic book series published in book form.